Adding Sump

[goody]

I have an SCA 80g and it is currently plumbed into my garage where I have a large sump/refugium. I am considering going to a smaller sump under the stand. My question is if I can temporarily remove the center brace on the stand to get a 30" long sump inside. If it's not safe, then the largest sump would probably be a 24"l sump. I did see an older video of the same tank and the stand did not have this center brace (photo included).

 

[Saltyreef]

Usually those strips are not load bearing and only make use to hide the door gap behind the doors. I cannot guarantee this information im providing though. Do you have the manuf.'s contact info?